The new overtime rule change was not welcome by all coaches, some of whom were not pleased that the vote, which owners approved 28-4, took place earlier than expected and while many of them were out golfing.

LaDainian Tomlinson dominated the NFL consciousness Wednesday, and as we learned from NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora, the running back already is in Minnesota meeting with Vikings coaches and executives, according to a league source.

In the opening statement of his postgame news conference following Sunday’s 34-3 thumping of the Cowboys, Vikings coach Brad Childress let loose with an unsolicited swipe at the perceived underdog status of the Vikings heading into the game.